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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Double-Edged Sword: The Word Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 9, 2025
     | 532 views

    The Word of God is not passive—it is a mighty sword forged in heaven, empowered by the Spirit, and effective on earth. It is both a weapon of warfare and a tool of healing. It has the power to build, break, defend, and discern.

    THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD: THE WORD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing In The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,131 views

    OUT OF 6 OBJECTS OF WAR ONLY 1 IS USED FOR OFFENCE AND 5 IS USED TO DEFEND AND GUARD ONES SELF. FIGHTING IS NOT AS MUCH ABOUT FIGHTING AS MUCH AS IT IS JUST STANDING YOUR GROUND.

    STANDING IN THE ARMOR OF GOD REV. SCOTT EPPERSON 3/15/07 (Eph 6:10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (Eph 6:11) Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Eph 6:12) For we wrestle not against flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Of Deliverance

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025
     | 774 views

    God is a deliverer who rescues His people from bondage, oppression, and trouble. Throughout the Scriptures, He has demonstrated His power in delivering those who trust in Him.

    THE GOD OF DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:17 "The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles." Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-14, Psalm 91:3, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Timothy 4:18, Colossians 1:13 INTRODUCTION: God is a deliverer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Maze avatar

    And You Thought Your Family Had Probelms Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 5,290 views

    Faith is the distinguishing mark of the Christian. Did you know that the Christians were called believers before they were ever called Christians? Believers – this is the distinguishing mark of a Christian, is he or she is a believer

    Abraham, Our Spiritual Father We continue to examine the story of Abraham, the father of the faithful. Our story today happens about 4,000 years from our day before Israel exits Egypt in Exodus – does that help you place our story? And even though Abraham lived so long ago, he remains vitally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make This A True Memorial Day

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,072 views

    Why America is founded on Christian beliefs, and the "self-evident truths" our founding fathers believed that came from the Word of God.

    HOW TO MAKE THIS A TRUE MEMORIAL DAY BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1. I am going to begin by reading from the Declaration of Independence because it has some solid biblical truth I want you to hear. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Foundation Of A Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,241 views

    the first coming of Jesus with the gospel and the second coming of Jesus in glory are foundational beliefs if you are truly going to live a godly life.

    Living with a View to the Future The Foundations of a Godly life Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Believing in the first coming of Jesus Christ with the gospel is foundational to a godly life. Believing in the second coming of Jesus Christ in Glory is foundational to a godly life The godly life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking The Plunge 2.0 Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,050 views

    The order is always belief, followed by baptism. A sermon that pulls together verses on baptism so that beleivers will take the plunge and obey the Lord.

    Taking the Plunge 2.0 Selected Scriptures Rev. Brian Bill 10/25/09 Note: This manuscript provides a more in-depth treatment of baptism than previous sermons called, “Proclaiming God’s Purposes in Baptism,” and “Taking the Plunge.” I’m grateful to Ray Pritchard, John MacArthur and John Piper for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Reading The Blueprint Of A Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,263 views

    Discipleship is following Jesus. Our beliefs and our behavior go together. When we are truly disciples, we will be mentoring others.

    11/01/2009 Reading the blueprint of a Godly life Titus 2:1-15 Introduction- Titus Chapter 2:1-15 (Book after 2 Timothy) Prayer This is the sixth part of the series B.A.S.I.C. Last week we began on discipleship. We again this morning will continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How Badly Do You Want To Get Better? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,505 views

    If you want to get better, you must recognize your blindness, respond with belief, react with boldness and receive your blessing.

    How Badly Do You Want to Get Better? Mark 10:46-52 Rev. Brian Bill April 1-2, 2017 There was a guy in my previous church who would close his eyes at the start of every sermon and keep them closed until the end. When I first noticed him doing this, I became unsettled and insecure. No matter what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    It’s A Mystery But It Is Truth, The Three, Father, Son And Spirit Are One! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,667 views

    Belief in the Trinity is FOUNDATIONAL to our faith. The truth of the Trinity is REVEALED by PROGRESSIVE REVELATION in the Bible. We BELIEVE in the truth of the Trinity by FAITH.

    Today is “Trinity Sunday”, it is a day when many churches celebrate the Holy Trinity of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. St Augustine of Hippo (that’s a great name isn’t it?). St Augustine spent nearly thirty years of his life writing a fifteen volume work called ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014
     | 5,992 views

    Truth matters. Truth in belief and truth in behaviour. It matters what we believe about Jesus. It matters how we live

    John is a passionate writer. Maybe he realises that he’s coming to the end of his life and he doesn’t have much time left to get his message across. Maybe he looks around at the church and realises that the inexorable drift from the gospel to religion is impacting on those he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How The Pharisees Got It Wrong

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,267 views

    In this topical sermon we are going to examine how the Pharisees missed it so badly by examining their history, their beliefs, and where they went wrong.

    How the Pharisees Got it Wrong Text: Matthew 15:1-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’re taking a little break from Ecclesiastes. We did last week so that I could talk to you all about how we might better serve God as a church. And tonight, I want to talk to you about how the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Are Birth Defects Of God? Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,821 views

    This message challenges the doctrine, the belief, that God is responsible for birth defects. It also examines the question "Do children come from God?"

    I have three children. At each of their births, my wife did what mothers tend to do – she held their hands and feet and gently rubbed them. I now know what she was doing. She was counting fingers and toes. And we always thanked God that He blessed us with healthy, normal children. A few years ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Does God Ever Withdraw His Favor?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,996 views

    There is a belief in the church that when a Born-Again Christian sins or walks in disobedience, God withdraws His favor and blessings to punish them.

    This belief is rooted in the Old Testament, where a relationship with God was conditionally based upon behavior. The Hebrew words translated as ‘favor’ are ‘ratson’ and ‘ratsah.’ The word ‘ratson’ is translated as favor, goodwill, acceptance, desire, pleasure. It most often represents God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    :what If I Am The Hypocrite?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,579 views

    A hypocrite is a person who puts on a false appearance. A hypocrite acts in a way that is inconsistent with their beliefs. A hypocrite pretends to be something he is not.

    GOING PUBLIC WITH OUR FAITH “What if I am the Hypocrite?” Luke 12:1-9 So the excitement is building and is all centered round Jesus—so much so that right out of the gate we read that there are literally thousands of people “milling about and stepping on each other.” ? That’s a pretty clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist